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The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, ping pong, books
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux

Located in a hamlet 4 km from the sea, this cottage offers a peaceful place to stay. You will appreciate its large living room with open kitchen and its south-facing terrace. Its location is ideal for visiting the D-Day landing beaches, between the American cemetery and the artificial harbor of Arromanches. Many historical monuments are nearby (castles, abbeys, cathedrals ...) as well as several classified natural sites.
The cottage is classified 4 stars (out of 5) by decision of "Calvados tourisme" dated 4. 10. 2016

Property manager

Camille DUFOUR

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Calm Countryside Beaches Historic Town Bayeux House Aure Sur Mer
Calm Countryside Beaches Historic Town Bayeux House
Calm Countryside Beaches Historic Town Bayeux Aure Sur Mer
Calm Countryside Beaches Historic Town Bayeux
Calm Countryside Beaches Historic Town Bayeux House Aure Sur Mer
Calm Countryside Beaches Historic Town Bayeux House
Calm Countryside Beaches Historic Town Bayeux Aure Sur Mer
Calm Countryside Beaches Historic Town Bayeux House Aure Sur Mer
Calm Countryside Beaches Historic Town Bayeux House
Calm Countryside Beaches Historic Town Bayeux Aure Sur Mer
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About the area

Map
Aure Sur Mer, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Omaha Beach Golf - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Omaha Beach - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Omaha Beach Memorial Museum - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Museum of the Battle of Normandy - 14 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Le Molay-Littry Station - 18 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Embusqué - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Crémaillère - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar de la Criée - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fleur de Sel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le bouche a oreilles - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux located?

This family-friendly Aure sur Mer holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Omaha Beach Golf, Big Red One Assault Museum and Overlord Museum. D-Day Wrecks Museum and Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Normandy 2024
Property was lovely and clean, directions to property was not very clear, we found the road ok but no clear directions/signposting to the property, we drove around for half an hour, sought directions from the local campsite and very kind local man guided us there on his bicycle. Property was nice clean but to our tastes the decor was a bit dated .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

steve b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Normany Tour
We used the base for touring the Normany area. The accommodation was Peacefu l and in lovely location. Ample space for a group of 3. Facilities were very good with excellent facilities for self catering Few areas that need improving though. Beds are extremely low and need to be upgraded. We felt The tv media systems need upgrading as well. We had a brilliant time here and Camille was very helpful. Just a few minor touches needed. catering
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill ` V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for the Normandy area and more
We could not have asked for a better place to spend our time while touring the Normandy beach area. My wife and I spent 5 amazing days there with our daughter, her husband, and our new granddaughter while traveling the beaches of the D-Day landings, and from the moment I booked until the day we left, our host was amazing. Camille, the owner stayed in communication the whole time, and when I told her my granddaughter would be with us, she set up a portable crib and had a baby chair for feeding. She even had a locally made cider bottle waiting for us in the fridge. The living area on the first floor is wide open and very comfortable to gather in, and the table and chairs on the patio made for wonderful evenings after our day of touring. The kitchen is well appointed for all you need to do, coffee maker, espresso pot, tea kettle, and ample pots, and pans for cooking. The location is within ten to fifteen minutes of just about everything you want to see if you desire to relive the history of D-Day, and the people in the area treasure American history more than most Americans do at this point. It was heartwarming to see the American, British, and Canadian flags being flown on almost every house in the area. The nearby town of "Port Au Bessin" is a great place to get groceries, and has some amazing restaurants on the water. My wife and I are already missing the quiet serenity of the area, and hope to return again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Gite in fantastic location
Beautiful and spacious house was big enough for our family of 5 adults. Had all the facilities we needed for our holiday. Great location close to coast and DDay sites and situated in very pretty countryside. Camille was a brilliant host- excellent and prompt communications in advance, and friendly and helpful once we arrived. Highly recommended!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and comfortable house with discreet and helpful host - great for Bayeux and WW2
Well situated in quiet location for Bayeux and the Normandy Beaches. Very comfortable stay for the two of us. Well equipped - only slight issue is the kitchen could do with a new kettle equipped with an on-off switch.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home. Good central location for landing beaches
Lovely safe and clean property. Large open plan lounge, diner and kitchen perfect for family socialising. Away from the hustle and bustle but this is no problem as long as you have a car. Just a short drive from Bayeux which is a lovely town. Well equipped kitchen. Good power in shower. Only thing we missed was a bath for our young children but this was not a problem. Extra charge for bedding and cleaning could come as an unpleasant surprise if not expected. As long as you are aware of this upfront will not leave a bitter taste!

2/10 Terrible

Gary F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay at Aure sur Mer
Excellent accomodations!! Would stay here again and certainly recommend it to others!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Lovely cottage in a great countryside location. Short drive to Bayeux and nearby supermarkets. We visited the d-day beaches, Mont le Michel, Deauville and Hornfleur.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review of Aure sue Mer
Absolutely spotless property. Lots of space and everything you need for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

viv macdonald

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Normandy cottage
Had a fabulous time with easy driving access to all the war graves and museums. Loved having our south facing patio and furniture for outside dining. Please note ... Mind your head when going upstairs, we All banged it !!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Great home base in the French countryside!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 Days in Normandy
Easy online booking and communication from Guillaume. Peaceful location and property good size for the four of us. Close to all the sights by car and set in beautiful countryside
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S., Cary, Illinois

Great location and House
The house was very clean and comfortable. The surrounding area is beautiful and really captures the feel of the small towns throughout Normandy. The house was an easy drive to many D-Day tourist locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Rachel N., USA

Quiet, beautiful retreat
An easy drive to Omaha beach and other sites, we chose this house to experience a little bit of country side as we toured through D Day sites. Most of our meals we ate out in Bayeux after our tours, but one night we did manage to plan an easy meal and cook in this large kitchen. You will be 20-25 min away from a grocery store. We very comfortably slept 4 adults, and enjoyed the living areas together. Beds were on the harder end of the scale, but we were so exhausted after our tours that I think we slept well regardless. One thing we did double check and prepare for weeks before our arrival was renting our linens and a cleaning fee—be aware of those extra costs when booking, they’re subtle in the text. Everything was very clean and water pressure was excellent. A lovely country experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Cynthia, Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house near all the Normandy sights. Very quiet. Loved the free range chickens. They provided much entertainment. Only drawback was the undisclosed charge for linens and towels and the cleaning fee. I thinks this should have been disclosed on the property description page.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

wonderful place to stay
This is a very nice quintessential stone country french house in the farmlands of Normandy, about 15 minutes from Bayeux and 15 minutes from Omaha Beach. The location is exceptionally charming, the house is spacious and very clean, with excellent furnishings, bath, laundry, and kitchen. The house is located in the countryside, in a very private setting, with a barn, other out buildings, and beautiful fields, but is a very close drive through the farmlands and little villages to Bayeux and the D Day beaches. very close to Bayeux and the D -

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Everything we could possibly need
We choose this particular cottage due to its excellent location for the Normandy beaches. The property had absolutely everything we needed for a comfortable stay and was very clean and well laid out. It's blissfully quiet there but with easy access to local stores in Bayeux. The skies are also beautiful at night with little light pollution which is great for stargazing. Overall we were delighted to have stayed and would look forward to returning one day. A prefect break.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

A bit of a drive from Bayeux, but well worth the drive. Very peaceful and everything we had wanted
Very comfortable and reasonably well stocked with kitchen appliances. Washer and dryer very useful. Big bonus was being out in the countryside and away from city lights, the night sky is incredible. First time I've seen the band of the milky way in a long time. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Owen Taylor

Lovely, spacious & clean house. Great location too!
Our stay was great. The house was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The outside is pretty and has a perfect spot for some al fresco eating. Lovely to have the chickens roaming about too. The owners were very friendly & welcoming (not in an intrusive way!) The location of the house is perfect for exploring Omaha beach and Bayeaux. All in all, would totally recommend a stay at this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dilly P.

It was so beautiful
Beautiful quiet and in lovely countryside, but close enough to cycle to the landing beach and museums..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jayne B.

Great!!
It was a perfect location for Omaha and Utah beaches as well as pont du hoc. Quiet, and very spacious. The only drawback was that the heat was not on downstairs and it was cold. With all the beautiful tile and stone it took a good day to heat up. The owner was welcoming. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Celine L.

Propriété très agréable et très confortable
Nous avons passé 3 nuits dans ce gite. Il est très agréable, bien aménagé et comfortable. Il est proche de tous les lieux touristes à voir dans la region. Les proprietaires sont sympathiques et sur place si necessaire. Nous le recommenderions sans hésiter à notre famille et nos amis.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mike D., Ogden, UT

Excellect accommodations and location.
If you want to experience the french countryside, this is the location. It is a lovely accommodation and well stocked with everything you would need. My wife and I stayed for 3 nights end of September and if we were to return to Normandy, we would definitely stay here again. Even through you feel far removed, you're only minutes from the coast and the Utah, Omaha beaches and the Normandy American Cemetery.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie S.

Beautiful property
The property is spacious, tastefully decorated and well maintained. It is in a good location for all the major tourist attractions in the area. We met the owners at beginning of our stay and they were very friendly. They went away the following day and we were advised to speak to the neighbour if we has any problems but as we had no problems there was no need.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

lovely spacious and homely gite
Delightful hosts and a convenient location close to Omaha beach and the lovely Port en Bessin. We spent 11 nights here and were happily entertained the whole time with much to see and do all within a 20 minute drive. The table tennis table which is in the barn on the left of the photo was particularly popular with our boys. The gas barbecue also made cooking very simple. I would certainly recommend this property.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017